AD 98-24247
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 747 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking on all surfaces of the upper recesses in certain latch support fittings of the cargo doorway may not be detected in a timely manner by repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections, which could result in the cargo door opening in flight.
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Required Actions
Accomplish the previously optional terminating action, which likely involves inspecting and replacing fittings to ensure timely detection of cracking and prevent cargo door failure.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 747 series airplanes subject to the existing AD requiring repetitive HFEC inspections on cargo doorway latch support fittings.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
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